Chicago traded defensive back Jerry Moore to New Orleans in…
Chicago traded defensive back Jerry Moore to New Orleans in 1973 for the 1975 fifth-round pick that became guard Revie Sorey. Sorey developed into a major long-term return, playing 109 games with 77 starts for the Bears and becoming a fixture on the offensive line during Walter Payton's prime. Moore played 19 games over two Saints seasons, making Chicago the decisive winner.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1975 5th round pick (110th overall, Revie Sorey)
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Jerry Moore
Trade Analysis
The Transaction
New Orleans acquired defensive back Jerry Moore from Chicago on September 10, 1973. In return, the Bears received the Saints' 1975 fifth-round draft choice. That selection became No. 110 overall, which Chicago used on Illinois guard Revie Sorey. What looked like a routine veteran-for-future-pick move became a long-term win for the Bears.
Moore's Saints Contribution
Moore did provide New Orleans with immediate roster help. He appeared in 10 games during the 1973 season and nine more in 1974, recording an interception in his second Saints season. His time in New Orleans was short, however, and he did not become a multi-year defensive starter for the franchise.
Sorey's Chicago Career
Sorey became the transaction's defining asset. He played 109 games for the Bears and started 77 of them across nine seasons. He was a regular starter from 1977 through 1980, including all 14 games in 1977 when Walter Payton rushed for a career-high 1,852 yards. Chicago's own franchise history identifies Sorey as one of its notable fifth-round selections because of that sustained offensive-line role.
Long-Term Separation
New Orleans obtained two seasons and 19 games from Moore. Chicago waited until 1975 to realize its return, but the patience produced years of starting offensive-line value. The difference in tenure and responsibility is substantial.
Final Verdict
Chicago Bears Win. Chicago earns an A for turning a future fifth-round choice into 109 games and 77 starts from Sorey. New Orleans earns a C because Moore was a legitimate short-term contributor, but 19 games of defensive-back depth cannot match the long-term offensive-line value the Saints surrendered.
Chicago traded defensive back Jerry Moore to New Orleans in 1973 for the 1975 fifth-round pick that became guard Revie Sorey. Sorey developed into a major long-term return, playing 109 games with 77 starts for the Bears and becoming a fixture on the offensive line during Walter Payton's prime. Moore played 19 games over two Saints seasons, making Chicago the decisive winner.